Flag of Israel - National Symbol and Historical Significance #1420653 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Israel consists of a white background with two horizontal blue stripes near the top and bottom edges, and a blue hexagram-known as the Star of David-centered between them. The design reflects Jewish heritage, with the blue evoking the color of traditional Jewish prayer shawls (tallit) and the star representing Jewish identity and unity. Officially adopted on October 28, 1948, shortly after Israel’s declaration of independence, it serves as a powerful emblem of national pride and historical continuity.

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